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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1963
Page
10
New York fashion week highlights lightweight wools and airy fabrics for spring. Designers feature souffle tweeds mohair wools and chiffon evening wear with wide shoulder lines, pullover silhouettes and boyish touches.
The Washington Hustlers 4 H Club held a family potluck at the Fairgrounds with Ira Wagner presiding and demonstrations on topics from budgeting to pig ear marking. The Farmerettes Club, led by Barbara Beranek, conducted a judging contest and collected gifts for the extension secretary. Marilyn Monroe life story to be featured in a Wolper documentary.
Mrs Libe conducted the St Rita’s Circle business meeting on Wednesday evening with opening prayer. Airplane bunco was played. high score went to Mrs Don Vogel and low to Mrs Leo Fritz. Serving committee: Mrs William Keifer, Mrs Al Chebuhar, and Mrs Lester Kern. Next meeting set for February with Mrs Ted Johnson hosting.
Family party at the home of Mrs. Clarence Goff celebrated Mrs. Bessie Wead’s birthday. Guests included Earl Wead of Carmi, Harvey Holden and family, Robert Wead, Dean Goff and family, Ron Goff, Blaine Goff and family of Mt Vernon, Beverly Reschly and daughter Annice, and Bill Crann.
Nine members of Circle X met at Mrs. George Person's home on Wednesday. Mrs. Keith Bridson opened with a report based on children's answers to would you like to live next door to a colored person. During the meeting members were urged to bring sewing supplies for Bidwell Riverside Home next month. Contact Mrs. Edward Jarrard with questions. Mrs. John Sproule led the lesson What Shall We Tell our Child about Race, read scriptures, and concluded with a prayer. Refreshments were served by co host Mrs. James Harris.
Notice lists community events and meeting times for Thursday through Monday. Highlights include St James Circle at 8 p.m. Mrs John Mackayk, St Marys Circle 8 p.m. Mrs Harold Wolf, Double Deck Club 7 30 p.m. Mrs Blanche Grecian, Legion Hall 7 30 p.m. Square Dance Beginners 7 30 9 20 p.m. Legion Hall, and multiple circle meetings with names and organizers. A potluck at Bethlehem and other gatherings complete the calendar.
The Woman's Relief Corps collected 35 dollars in cash 30 in clothing 25 cards sent and 14 sick calls made. The charter was draped for Mrs Pearl Whistler. February committee named Mrs Ray Sojka and Mrs Edna Witting. The Jolly Nine Club celebrated Mrs Pauline Hites birthday with gifts bingo and refreshments. Snowball Social Club heard a herbs program by Mrs Sam Munson with gardening tips. Plans for March club trip and February dinner with Mr and Mrs Ray Whisler were discussed.
Wellman residents Mr and Mrs B D Miller join Mrs Mabel Foster of Wellman and Mrs Hesselsch werdt of Kalona in Des Moines for the inaugural ball today.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev visited the Berlin Wall near Checkpoint Charlie with East German leader Walter Ulbricht during a Communist congress break. He stood on the border line, waved to West Berliners, watched border guards, and spent about five minutes at the scene amid no Western demonstrations.
The National Farmers Organization launched a campaign to keep corn and soybeans off the market, adopting a policy to “lock the granary door” and halt grain sales. President Oren Lee Staley said they are urging members to do everything possible to affect grain availability and pricing.
Four people from Winterset died when a Rock Island Lines mail train struck a car skidding on packed snow west of Booneville Iowa. Driver Gaylon Ellis Goodknight 29 and Anna Margaret Flesher 41 died alongside Alfred Seitz 66 and his wife Margaret Esther Seitz 59. The car was hurled down a 30 foot embankment after impact at about 52 mph. Patrolman Loren Dykeman said three occupants were thrown from the car while Seitz was pinned. Engineer Charles Dowell of Des Moines reported seeing the car and applying brakes but could not stop. skid marks indicated a failed stop attempt.
Mrs Paul Klotz of Columbus Junction was admitted yesterday for medical care and dismissed today. Donald Jackson of Washington, Charles Zieglowsky of Washington and Claude Dickerson of Washington are listed in the record.
DES MOINES UPI The first liquor by the drink bill of the 1983 session was filed by Rep Riley Dietz and a cross party group. The measure would create strict enforcement and high licensing, require quiet orderly operation, and bar service beyond patron capacity. A 10 percent across the bar tax would apply if enacted, with local option elections possible in counties seeking dry status. Licenses would range from 500 to 1000 dollars, with larger fees for establishments serving food or entertainment. Bond and permit requirements would apply, and licenses would be issued by city and county authorities with local enforcement roles. The sponsor group included nine lawmakers from both parties.
A massive ice jam on the Niagara River threatens waterfront property while an extended deep freeze damages Southern California crops. The Niagara area endures power plant disruptions as the Niagara hydro project stays on schedule. California suffers a fourth straight day of freezing temperatures, with over 3 million dollars in crop losses. The eastern half braces for a warming trend, as subzero cold grips the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with Maine still iced in and Bitter cold records tumbling nationwide.
Strikes threaten street service and newspaper production as publishers, printers, and unions fail to reach an agreement. New York press fears bankruptcy while Philadelphia commuters seek alternatives after 5600 union members walk out. Transit and Shell refinery disputes add to widespread disruption.
A sermon-style notice announces the availability of S. S. lesson commentaries on mindful living and spiritual accountability, urging readers to apply joy to wisdom and redeem time as days grow perilous.
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